2025 BluBOX Product Lifecycle and Lead-Time Transparency Report

Introduction — Why This Report Matters

Across the security industry, integrators cite one frustration above all others: unpredictable product availability.

Backorders, unpublished end-of-life notices, surprise lead times, and inconsistent shipping destroy project schedules, cause customer embarrassment, and erase profit margins.

BluBØX solves this with total transparency:

Clear product lifecycle status
Published lead times
Predictable availability
Cloud-first architecture that reduces hardware dependency

This report gives integrators everything they need to plan confidently — no guessing, no surprises, no excuses.

Section 1 — Lifecycle Definitions

A simple system that eliminates ambiguity.

Every BluBØX hardware product falls into one of four lifecycle stages:

Active
Full production, full support, recommended for all new deployments.

Supported
Manufactured or stocked; supported for existing deployments.
Ideal for expansions or legacy-matching installations.

Limited Availability
Tight supply or scheduled phase-out. Available only for approved projects.

End-of-Life (EOL)
No longer manufactured; upgrade paths recommended.
EOL hardware remains supported under BluCARE.

BluBØX Advantage:
Because BluSKY is cloud-native, system functionality continues even when hardware cycles evolve — reducing lifecycle risk.

Section 2 — 2025 Product Lifecycle Table

A. Controllers (ARC Series)

Product	Lifecycle	Lead Time	Notes
ARC-1	Active	2–4 weeks	Standard controller, widely deployed
ARC-2	Active	3–6 weeks	High-performance; ideal for elevators and enterprise access
ARC-4	Active	3–6 weeks	Advanced multi-I/O edge device

Integrator Benefit:
ARC controllers remain stable with predictable production and no planned 2025 discontinuations.

B. Person Readers (PRX / LTS Series)

Product	Lifecycle	Lead Time	Notes
PRX-LT Series	Active	4–8 weeks	Multi-authentication (face, mobile, card, QR)
PRX-XL	Supported	4–6 weeks	High-traffic lobbies
Legacy Models	EOL	N/A	Supported for installed base; upgrade path available

2025 Trend:
Demand rising 20–35%. Priority allocation for certified integrators.

C. Readers / Door Hardware

Product	Lifecycle	Lead Time	Notes
BluID/BluREMOTE Readers	Active	2–4 weeks	Ideal for mobile + card
HID-Compatible BPN2/BPN1	Supported	4–6 weeks	Required for certain OEM kiosks
Legacy HID / Third-Party Readers	Limited	4–10 weeks	Market-wide variability

Industry Context:
BluID solutions reduce dependency on volatile HID supply chains.

D. Cameras (AVMS Ecosystem)

Camera Type	Lifecycle	Lead Time	Notes
ONVIF IP Cameras	Active	2–5 weeks	Stable supply
AI-Ready Cameras	Active	3–6 weeks	Pre-qualified for SceneIT, AutoLabel, RaceTrack
Legacy Cameras	Limited	Varies	Supported but not recommended

Integrator Note:
Use BluBØX’s recommended camera list for optimal AI performance.

E. Elevator Components (DDE Integrations)

Product	Lifecycle	Lead Time	Notes
DDE Relay Boards (ARC-2)	Active	3–6 weeks	Primary DDE integration path
OEM Panels	Supported	Varies	Manufacturer-dependent
Legacy Serial Interfaces	EOL	N/A	Upgrade required

Industry Insight:
OEM elevator hardware lead times are long; ARC reduces dependency.

Section 3 — 2025 Lead-Time Forecast

What integrators can expect this year:

Controllers: Stable
Person Readers: Demand increasing; Q3/Q4 may tighten
Cameras: Stable; AI-ready models preferred
Elevator I/O: Plan early due to OEM cycles
Mobile Credentials: Instant delivery
Accessories: Stable, 1–3 weeks

AI Impact:
Accelerating AI adoption is increasing demand for Person Readers and AI-ready cameras. BluBØX has expanded procurement to prevent shortages.

Section 4 — Supply Predictability Guarantees

BluBØX policies that eliminate integrator risk:

Guaranteed Allocation for certified partners
90-Day Forecast Visibility
Zero Hidden EOL Decisions
Priority Replacement & RMA Stock
Cloud-Driven Lifecycle Stability

Predictability becomes a strategic advantage.

Section 5 — How Integrators Use This Report to Win Jobs

Transparency gives integrators a competitive edge:

Bid confidently
Reduce risk buffers
Accelerate deployment timelines
Avoid customer-facing delays
Prevent integration-breaking surprises
Eliminate callbacks caused by late hardware

Better predictability = better projects = happier clients.

Section 6 — Sample Project Planning Template

Include a one-page planner with:

Hardware list
Lifecycle status
Lead time
Install date
AI readiness
Risk score
Mitigation plan

A repeatable planning workflow for every BluBØX deployment.

Final Section — Call to Action

Build Better Projects With Transparent, Predictable Supply.

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